International Admitted Transient Students

International Undergraduate Admissions

Congratulations on Your Admission to Marshall University!

If you are a newly admitted international transient student, you’re ready to take your next steps to enroll at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. (If you are not a newly admitted international transient, please visit our Admissions page to get more information about other types of students who apply and are admitted to Marshall University.)

This is an exciting and busy time, so we make the process of enrolling at Marshall as easy as possible. The following will serve as your Admitted Student Checklist to complete the various tasks required to join Marshall.

We’re excited to help you begin your journey toward becoming a Son or Daughter of Marshall!

If you need more help, please contact the Office of Admissions. Let’s get started!

Looking to Apply?

If you're looking to apply to Marshall, please review the admission checklist to apply for admission as an international transient student at Marshall!

Review Admission Requirements

Admitted International Transient Steps

Submit Financial Documentation

You must submit Proof of Financial Support (if you need to obtain an F-1 visa or 1-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status). You must show that you or your sponsor has finances to support your study and living costs for one year. Financial information resources that we encourage international students to review.

Expenses for an academic year of study at Marshall include the estimated average cost of tuition and fees, living expenses such as room and board if living on campus and rent, utilities, and groceries if living off campus, and miscellaneous expenses, such as international student health insurance, books, college fees, and an estimated cost of living during breaks. Please note: International student health insurance is a requirement for all international students at Marshall University.

Proof of financial support may be demonstrated in several ways:

An affidavit of financial support from a personal sponsor (parent, relative, friend) that has been certified by a bank or financial institution. Download the Affidavit of Financial Support here.

A scholarship agency (government, corporation, etc.) states the availability of funds and the intention to support your educational and living expenses for the entire duration of study at Marshall University.

Personal funds, provided you submit documentary evidence of a bank statement from a bank or financial institution or its affiliate in U.S. dollars (USD). A statement from your employer certifying that you have been granted study leave and salary support arrangements may also be acceptable.

View Financial Info

Housing

You can sign up for on-campus housing. You can choose from residence halls designed for first-year students, with multiple dining options throughout campus, or opt for one of our Living-Learning Communities to live with other freshman students who have similar interests.

Sign-up for Housing

Register for Classes

When you attend Orientation, you’ll register for classes. If you are unable to attend Orientation, please contact your academic college for registration information.

Find Your College

Get Your Campus ID and Computing Account

When you’re participating in Orientation, you will create your Campus ID Card and Computing account. If you are unable to attend Orientation, please visit the Campus ID Office website.

Activate Computing Account

Secure Your Parking Permit

All Marshall students are permitted to have cars on campus. When you attend Orientation, you’ll be able to get a parking permit. If you are unable to attend Orientation, you’ll need to apply online for a parking permit.

Apply For Parking Permit

Tuition & Fees

Check online for detailed information about Marshall’s tuition and fees. You’ll work with our Office of the Bursar to make your payments; we offer various options for paying tuition and fees — by check, money order, credit card, cash, and payment plans.

Pay Tuition and Fees

Visit the MU Bookstore

The MU Bookstore is your source for course materials, your Marshall gear, MU gifts for family and friends, and more. Stop by in-person or visit the MU Bookstore online to get started.

Visit MU Bookstore